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Molecular Geometry
Chem 030, Unit 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 3 bonds, 0 lone pairs | Trigonal planar, 120 degrees |
| 2 bonds, 1 lone pair | Bent, <120 degrees |
| 4 bonds, 0 lone pairs | Tetrahedral, 109.5 degrees |
| 3 bonds, 1 lone pair | Trigonal pyramidal, <109.5 degrees |
| 2 bonds, 2 lone pairs | Bent, <109.5 degrees |
| 5 bonds, 0 lone pairs | Trigonal Bipyramidal, 90/120/180 degrees |
| 4 bonds, 1 lone pair | Seesaw, <90/<120/<180 degrees |
| 3 bonds, 2 lone pairs | T-shaped, <90/<180 degrees |
| 2 bonds, 3 lone pairs | Linear, 180 degrees |
| 6 bonds, 0 lone pairs | Octahedral, 90/180 degrees |
| 5 bonds, 1 lone pair | Square Pyramidal, <90/<180 degrees |
| 4 bonds, 2 lone pairs | Square Planar, 90/180 degrees |